# \#fabrication **URL:** https://forum.dynamobim.com/tag/fabrication/42.md [Latest](https://forum.dynamobim.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.dynamobim.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.dynamobim.com/tags.md) --- ## [Apply Hatch Pattern To Fabrication Parts](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/apply-hatch-pattern-to-fabrication-parts/112667)
**Author:** [@joby7MFSX](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/joby7MFSX)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 10:59pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/apply-hatch-pattern-to-fabrication-parts/112667 "2025-10-13T22:59:07Z")
Hi There, I am trying to develop a way to use Dynamo to “trace” Fabrication Parts and apply a hatch pattern to to the view depending on the insulation type, thickness, etc. I have filtered parts by the lining thickness … --- ## [Assign Parameter Value Based on Another Value](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/assign-parameter-value-based-on-another-value/27629)
**Author:** [@AMS\_Aaron](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/AMS_Aaron)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2025, 4:27pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/assign-parameter-value-based-on-another-value/27629 "2025-09-25T16:27:05Z")
Pretty new to Dynamo graphs, and I’ve learned a lot from reading other posts. But I can’t find any to help me out in this situation. I may just be searching for the wrong terms. Background: Need to assign colors to F… --- ## [Duct Connections on Dynamo](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/duct-connections-on-dynamo/104254)
**Author:** [@mtabaresPJ5Y8](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/mtabaresPJ5Y8)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2024, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/duct-connections-on-dynamo/104254 "2024-09-11T16:31:08Z")
Hi everyone. Right now I’m trying to create a Dynamo script that helps me to transcript the value of the parameters of the connectors “C1 and C2” which are Build-In of the MEP Fabrication Parts like Ducts and Pipes, to a… --- ## [Trouble with Script](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/trouble-with-script/102674)
**Author:** [@DavidMacomber](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/DavidMacomber)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2024, 2:41pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/trouble-with-script/102674 "2024-07-12T14:41:35Z")
Ok I am having an issue with a Dynamo Script I am trying to create. It is for Fabrication MEP Valves. I am trying to get it to Auto number the valves based on Service and Level. Unfortunately I can not upload the script … --- ## [Creating a project parameter in dynamo](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/creating-a-project-parameter-in-dynamo/102407)
**Author:** [@Dynamohelpneeded](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/Dynamohelpneeded)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2024, 6:57pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/creating-a-project-parameter-in-dynamo/102407 "2024-07-02T18:57:07Z")
Hey everyone, I am new into using dynamo revit. any help would greatly appreciate. I am trying to created project parameter using dynamo. First, I need created parameter that could be views in revit scheduled, that is no… --- ## [Hosting Fabrication Pipework elements to other pipework elements](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/hosting-fabrication-pipework-elements-to-other-pipework-elements/91049)
**Author:** [@RTLflat](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/RTLflat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2023, 8:38pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/hosting-fabrication-pipework-elements-to-other-pipework-elements/91049 "2023-06-22T20:38:36Z")
Hello. I’m trying to create a tool to automate placing sleeve ITMs on fabrication pipe where it intersects with the walls from linked models, and adjust length to match the wall thickness. I’ve got most of this figured… --- ## [Manipulating MEP Fabrication Parts](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/manipulating-mep-fabrication-parts/80758)
**Author:** [@DaltonOwens](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/DaltonOwens)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2022, 10:46am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/manipulating-mep-fabrication-parts/80758 "2022-09-07T10:46:53Z")
Hello All, Recently in our office we have started to attempt to make some Dynamo scripts to automate certain tasks. We specifically design HVAC systems as part of BIM coordination. Here we exclusively design using MEP F… --- ## [Use Dynamo to create .rfa from .itm?](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/use-dynamo-to-create-rfa-from-itm/80654)
**Author:** [@Colton\_Haney](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/Colton_Haney)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2022, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/use-dynamo-to-create-rfa-from-itm/80654 "2022-09-03T16:54:46Z")
The general consensus seems to be that a Revit family cannot be extracted out of an MEP Fabrication parts library. But is there a way to accomplish this using Dynamo? If there isn’t some magical node that can access th… --- ## [ConnectAndCouple method is not working](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/connectandcouple-method-is-not-working/78901)
**Author:** [@SHIBUJOSE](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/SHIBUJOSE)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2022, 6:10am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/connectandcouple-method-is-not-working/78901 "2022-07-21T06:10:13Z")
i have created a script to place and connect a fabrication part over another fabrication. script throwing an error message as can see in the image. My script is also below. anybody can help me to identify the error in … --- ## [Query pertaining to smart Pipe Hangers/Clamps](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/query-pertaining-to-smart-pipe-hangers-clamps/76860)
**Author:** [@t.large](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/t.large)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2022, 6:08pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/query-pertaining-to-smart-pipe-hangers-clamps/76860 "2022-05-28T18:08:56Z")
I was thinking today about hangers and pipe clamps. It would be ideal if hangers/clamps were able to be linked or hosted to the pipe they are containing, and then able to read the pipe parameters. This may seem useless,… --- ## [Looking to Change Assembly Reference Level, After Assembly Creation](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/looking-to-change-assembly-reference-level-after-assembly-creation/76743)
**Author:** [@t.large](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/t.large)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2022, 7:14pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/looking-to-change-assembly-reference-level-after-assembly-creation/76743 "2022-05-20T19:14:36Z")
We have a bunch of structural Assemblies created and spooled. We noticed that who ever spooled/designed the content must not have had their Reference Level set before they completed the task of spooling. So in our Assemb… --- ## [Attempting to tag fabrication connectors results in a "Specified argument was out of the range of valid values." error](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/attempting-to-tag-fabrication-connectors-results-in-a-specified-argument-was-out-of-the-range-of-valid-values-error/75284)
**Author:** [@Carter123](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/Carter123)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 3:33pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/attempting-to-tag-fabrication-connectors-results-in-a-specified-argument-was-out-of-the-range-of-valid-values-error/75284 "2022-04-08T15:33:58Z")
Hello! The issue is essentially what is stated in the title. When tagging elements based on the family name, the fabrication fittings (not the straight duct) cause the tag.byelement to throw the error “Specified argument… --- ## [Family.ByName not recognizing fabrication family](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/family-byname-not-recognizing-fabrication-family/74494)
**Author:** [@Carter123](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/Carter123)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2022, 2:40pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/family-byname-not-recognizing-fabrication-family/74494 "2022-03-25T14:40:21Z")
Hello all! I am quite new to Dynamo, so any advice is appreciated. I want to select all instances of a fabrication part, however when I select the part and pull the family name, then feed that name to the Family.ByName … --- ## [Would you be in favor of Making the "Product Entry" Parameter of Fabrication .itm files reportable on a schedule?](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/would-you-be-in-favor-of-making-the-product-entry-parameter-of-fabrication-itm-files-reportable-on-a-schedule/73127)
**Author:** [@t.large](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/t.large)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2022, 2:46am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/would-you-be-in-favor-of-making-the-product-entry-parameter-of-fabrication-itm-files-reportable-on-a-schedule/73127 "2022-02-09T02:46:14Z")
Make the Product Entry of Fabrication .itm files reportable on a schedule Above is a link to an Autodesk forum post, please take a read if you are able to. As some of you may know, the “Product Entry” parameter is not … --- ## [Trouble with creating annotations](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/trouble-with-creating-annotations/28113)
**Author:** [@L-Vettz](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/L-Vettz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2021, 1:55am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/trouble-with-creating-annotations/28113 "2021-09-03T01:55:15Z")
I’m having problems getting elements to tag with dynamo. I am trying to place tags on fabrication parts. I can’t get either the Tag.ByElement OOTB node or the Create Annotation Tag archilab node to work. The OOTB node j… --- ## [Place Fab Part With Dynamo](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/place-fab-part-with-dynamo/66735)
**Author:** [@Benjam.Ye](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/Benjam.Ye)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2021, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/place-fab-part-with-dynamo/66735 "2021-08-11T18:02:03Z")
I am trying to place a series of fab parts in Revit using dynamo. I essentially want the same functionality as Family.InstanceByPoint the only thing is that the fab part are not listed as a family in the Revit project I … --- ## [A new Fabrication Package approaches](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/a-new-fabrication-package-approaches/42538)
**Author:** [@L-Vettz](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/L-Vettz)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2021, 12:34pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/a-new-fabrication-package-approaches/42538 "2021-07-27T12:34:33Z")
Hi all, Just wanted to share that I have published a new package this week that aims to help with using fabrication parts in Revit. Fabrication Bolognese. The goal of this package was to add to the all to small arsenal … --- ## [Solution to itemize/isolate Elements dependent upon Pipe connection status?](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/solution-to-itemize-isolate-elements-dependent-upon-pipe-connection-status/65768)
**Author:** [@t.large](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/t.large)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2021, 12:59pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/solution-to-itemize-isolate-elements-dependent-upon-pipe-connection-status/65768 "2021-07-02T12:59:41Z")
My goal is to itemize or isolate all of the “Open” Fab Pipework connections; so we can go back through our model and make sure that each system is actually connected, through and through. Has anyone seen or heard of a w… --- ## [Can we use Dynamo for Fabrication CADMEP](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/can-we-use-dynamo-for-fabrication-cadmep/58594)
**Author:** [@sujay.nath](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/sujay.nath)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2020, 3:41am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/can-we-use-dynamo-for-fabrication-cadmep/58594 "2020-12-22T03:41:27Z")
Is it is possible to get data from a Fabrication CADMEP files using Dynamo? Of it is possible then can anyone suggest me which package and nodes I need to use. --- ## [Fabrication Valves in Space Location Schedule](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/fabrication-valves-in-space-location-schedule/48287)
**Author:** [@sirdanly](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/sirdanly)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2020, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/fabrication-valves-in-space-location-schedule/48287 "2020-03-24T19:25:04Z")
Trying to find a way to schedule pipe valves in the corresponding spaces that they are placed in. I’m also using fabrication parts. The problem is that the valves are in the MEP Fabrication Pipework category. That catego… --- ## [Revit 2020 Fabrication Inner Radius](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/revit-2020-fabrication-inner-radius/46037)
**Author:** [@mattpick10](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/mattpick10)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 6:21pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/revit-2020-fabrication-inner-radius/46037 "2020-02-05T18:21:56Z")
Hi Can anyone help i have a dynamo script for scheduling the inner radius of fabrication bends all works ok in revit 2019 but I cannot get it to work in revit 2020 does anybody have any idea please --- ## [Looking to set up Automated Zone/Area Designation](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/looking-to-set-up-automated-zone-area-designation/43403)
**Author:** [@t.large](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/t.large)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2019, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/looking-to-set-up-automated-zone-area-designation/43403 "2019-11-20T21:22:17Z")
I am looking to set up a number of zones within revit, to capture MEP geometry for each, and enter in one of the parameters a designation value. So for instance, if we have the “North Zone”, I want the “Fabrication Note… --- ## [Fabrication Custom Data Methods](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/fabrication-custom-data-methods/23787)
**Author:** [@L-Vettz](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/L-Vettz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2019, 5:26pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/fabrication-custom-data-methods/23787 "2019-08-09T17:26:51Z")
I’m trying to access the custom data options and values within Revit fabrication parts. I can’t seem to find any nodes accessing these fields but I can find them within the API doc. http://www.revitapidocs.com/2018.1/9e… --- ## [Expect int, got List\[object\], am lost](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/expect-int-got-list-object-am-lost/38610)
**Author:** [@L-Vettz](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/L-Vettz)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2019, 6:24pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/expect-int-got-list-object-am-lost/38610 "2019-07-23T18:24:39Z")
Ok friends who actually know how to code, I need some help once more. I have fabrication services that contain groups. These groups have an index and a name. The name can be gotten with a GetGroupName(int) method where … --- ## [Inner Radius](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/inner-radius/35850)
**Author:** [@mattpick10](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/mattpick10)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 6:37pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/inner-radius/35850 "2019-05-12T18:37:44Z")
Hi can some please help me. I am trying to extract the inner radius information from a fabrication 90 degree bend on a rectangular duct which I have working but I only want the inner radius but the dynamo script is also … --- ## [How to change the item number automatically?](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/how-to-change-the-item-number-automatically/20846)
**Author:** [@jp8212](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/jp8212)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2018, 1:45pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/how-to-change-the-item-number-automatically/20846 "2018-04-10T13:45:37Z")
Hello, I am creating an HVAC system that I will later export to Camduct for fabrication, however I need to create individual item numbers for each piece so I can keep control of the fabrication process, installation, et… --- ## [Auto Duct Fittings Adjustmens](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/auto-duct-fittings-adjustmens/16717)
**Author:** [@DMK](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/DMK)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2017, 9:50pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/auto-duct-fittings-adjustmens/16717 "2017-11-23T21:50:48Z")
Please advise, I\`ve created a script that updates Duct sizes, however, faced that Fitting in-between 2 ducts still remain the previous size, and looking for a way to fix this. \[image\] --- ## [Select Parts by Item number](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/select-parts-by-item-number/13604)
**Author:** [@stephan.gumpert](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/stephan.gumpert)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2017, 8:06am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/select-parts-by-item-number/13604 "2017-08-01T08:06:57Z")
Hi, I am very new to Dynamo so my question may sound silly. I am trying to select Fabrication Parts based on their “Item Number”. (RED BOX) The item numbers are coming from a CSV file. So the basic process is that I … --- ## [Unfold for cnc router machine drawing](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/unfold-for-cnc-router-machine-drawing/6206)
**Author:** [@alexandergeordy1](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/alexandergeordy1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2016, 12:47pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/unfold-for-cnc-router-machine-drawing/6206 "2016-09-21T12:47:18Z")
i have got Aluminium composite panel 3D Autocad file and to generate panel fabrication drawings in REVIT 2016 Attached model is Full model of ACP Panel in installation condition. from this we need to make it unfold and t…